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Angela Castro North Gallery December 20 ? February 20, 2011
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Angela Castro
Untitled by Angela Castron
Untitled by Angela Castron
Angela Castro Oklahoma in
Polaroid
North Gallery - December 20 ? February 20, 2011
April 4, 2011
The first Polaroid instant camera was sold to the public in
1948. The one-step process for developing and printing
photographs created a revolution in photography ? instant
photography. This portable camera with its own virtual
darkroom became widely used by photographers (for test
shots), police officers and fire investigators (for the ability
to quickly capture evidence), as well as the general public
for its convenience. The cameras were also helpful for
tasks such as identification cards and passport photos.
Oklahoma photographer Angela Castro has worked with
multiple Polaroid cameras, films, and techniques over the
past six years. She finds working with the instant process
exhilarating because of the unpredictable results. In 2008,
upon learning that Polaroid was ceasing production of their
instant film, she began searching for a way to preserve
the Polaroid look with minimal digital alteration.
This exhibit, titled Oklahoma in Polaroid,
illustrates the findings of Castro's Polaroid
research as well as her love of Oklahoma. "The
idea of digitally photographing the Polaroid
came to me while shooting Yukon's Best Flour
Mill," Castro says. "After a few shots of
experimenting by photographing the actual
Polaroid, I decided to hold the Polaroid in front
of the subject and focus the camera only on
the Polaroid. The background remains blurred
but is still distinguishable."
Castro says that since the Polaroid films are
becoming scarce, she wanted the project to capture a subject that is significant ?
Oklahoma's landscape. "I've always admired the various landscapes, architecture, and
serene beauty that Oklahoma possesses," she says. For the project, Castro spent much of
the 2010 summer traveling around the state capturing images with her Polaroid 600, SX-
70, TZ Artistic, and Canon XTi. Castro claims the images "embody the beauty of Oklahoma
and pay homage to my home."
Castro grew up in the foothills of the Ozarks in
Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She studied photography
and graphic design at Northeastern State
University. Castro has exhibited her
photography in many juried and group
exhibitions including Oklahoma Visual Arts
Coalition's (OVAC) Momentum, Individual Artists
of Oklahoma's Red Dot, and Oklahoma Art
Guild's Oklahoma Friendly. In 2008, she was
awarded OVAC's Professional Basics Grant for
participation in the Girlie Show at the Oklahoma
City Farmer's Market. Though her primary
medium is photography, Castro also works in
mixed media, painting, and photo restoration.
Capitol Exhibitions
The Capitol is home to four art
galleries, exhibiting works of
current and past Oklahoma
artists.
East Gallery
North Gallery
Governor's Gallery
Betty Price Gallery
About the North Gallery
Located on the first floor of the
Capitol, the North Gallery
features photography and works
on paper by current Oklahoma
artists. Exhibits rotate
approximately every 60 days.
Hours:
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (use
west entrance)
The North Gallery is curated by
the Oklahoma Arts Council. For
more information contact Alyson
Moses at 405.521.2931 or
alyson.moses@arts.ok.gov.
Past North Gallery
Exhibitions
Selection of Artists for
Exhibition
Upcoming North Gallery
Exhibits
Sarah Harless (Sayre)
December 3, 2012 -
February 3, 2013
Grant McClintock (Tulsa)
February 11 - April 7, 2013
Sam Joyner (Tulsa)
April 15 - June 16, 2013
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Angela Castro North Gallery December 20 ? February 20, 2011
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Angela Castro
Untitled by Angela Castron
Untitled by Angela Castron
Angela Castro Oklahoma in
Polaroid
North Gallery - December 20 ? February 20, 2011
April 4, 2011
The first Polaroid instant camera was sold to the public in
1948. The one-step process for developing and printing
photographs created a revolution in photography ? instant
photography. This portable camera with its own virtual
darkroom became widely used by photographers (for test
shots), police officers and fire investigators (for the ability
to quickly capture evidence), as well as the general public
for its convenience. The cameras were also helpful for
tasks such as identification cards and passport photos.
Oklahoma photographer Angela Castro has worked with
multiple Polaroid cameras, films, and techniques over the
past six years. She finds working with the instant process
exhilarating because of the unpredictable results. In 2008,
upon learning that Polaroid was ceasing production of their
instant film, she began searching for a way to preserve
the Polaroid look with minimal digital alteration.
This exhibit, titled Oklahoma in Polaroid,
illustrates the findings of Castro's Polaroid
research as well as her love of Oklahoma. "The
idea of digitally photographing the Polaroid
came to me while shooting Yukon's Best Flour
Mill," Castro says. "After a few shots of
experimenting by photographing the actual
Polaroid, I decided to hold the Polaroid in front
of the subject and focus the camera only on
the Polaroid. The background remains blurred
but is still distinguishable."
Castro says that since the Polaroid films are
becoming scarce, she wanted the project to capture a subject that is significant ?
Oklahoma's landscape. "I've always admired the various landscapes, architecture, and
serene beauty that Oklahoma possesses," she says. For the project, Castro spent much of
the 2010 summer traveling around the state capturing images with her Polaroid 600, SX-
70, TZ Artistic, and Canon XTi. Castro claims the images "embody the beauty of Oklahoma
and pay homage to my home."
Castro grew up in the foothills of the Ozarks in
Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She studied photography
and graphic design at Northeastern State
University. Castro has exhibited her
photography in many juried and group
exhibitions including Oklahoma Visual Arts
Coalition's (OVAC) Momentum, Individual Artists
of Oklahoma's Red Dot, and Oklahoma Art
Guild's Oklahoma Friendly. In 2008, she was
awarded OVAC's Professional Basics Grant for
participation in the Girlie Show at the Oklahoma
City Farmer's Market. Though her primary
medium is photography, Castro also works in
mixed media, painting, and photo restoration.
Capitol Exhibitions
The Capitol is home to four art
galleries, exhibiting works of
current and past Oklahoma
artists.
East Gallery
North Gallery
Governor's Gallery
Betty Price Gallery
About the North Gallery
Located on the first floor of the
Capitol, the North Gallery
features photography and works
on paper by current Oklahoma
artists. Exhibits rotate
approximately every 60 days.
Hours:
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (use
west entrance)
The North Gallery is curated by
the Oklahoma Arts Council. For
more information contact Alyson
Moses at 405.521.2931 or
alyson.moses@arts.ok.gov.
Past North Gallery
Exhibitions
Selection of Artists for
Exhibition
Upcoming North Gallery
Exhibits
Sarah Harless (Sayre)
December 3, 2012 -
February 3, 2013
Grant McClintock (Tulsa)
February 11 - April 7, 2013
Sam Joyner (Tulsa)
April 15 - June 16, 2013
About Us Our Programs Grants Arts in Schools Arts in Communities Art at the Capitol Art Networks
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